Life Fitness G4 User Manual

G4 GYM SYSTEM

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

G4-001 / CLASS H / 09/19/08 / 8604101 / REV B-2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Tools Required for Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Gym Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Warranty Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser of LIFE FITNESS products to read the owner's manual, warning labels and
instruct all individuals, whether they are the end user or supervising personnel on proper usage of the equipment.

UNDERSTANDING EACH AND EVERY WARNING TO THE FULLEST IS IMPORTANT. IF ANY OF THESE INSTRUC­TIONS OR WARNINGS ARE UNCLEAR, CONTACT LIFE FITNESS CUSTOMER SERVICE IMMEDIATELY AT 1-800-
351-3737 WITHIN THE US AND CANADA. INTERNATIONAL OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE ON
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Keep children away from strength equipment. Parent or others supervising children must provide close supervision of
children if the equipment is used in the presence of children.

This equipment is categorized as class H per EN 957-1. And as such this equipment is only intended for Home use. It is
not intended for commercial, institutional and/or studio facilities use. Contact LIFE FITNESS with any questions regard­ing this classification.

It is recommended that all users of LIFE FITNESS exercise equipment be informed of the following information prior to
use.

ACCESS CONTROL

LIFE FITNESS recommends that all fitness equipment be used in a supervised area. It is recommended that the
equipment be located in an access controlled area. Control is the responsibility of the facility owner.

INSTALLATION

SECURING EQUIPMENT - LIFE FITNESS recommends that all equipment be secured to a solid, level surface
to stabilize and eliminate rocking or tipping over. This must be performed by a licensed contractor.

PROPER USAGE

1 Do not use any equipment in any way other than as designed or intended by the manufacturer. It is impera-

tive that LIFE FITNESS equipment is used properly to avoid injury.

2. Injuries may result if exercising improperly or excessively. It is recommended that all individuals consult a
physician prior to commencing an exercise program. If at any time during exercise you feel faint, dizzy or
experience pain, STOP EXERCIZING and consult your physician.

3. Keep body parts (hands, feet, hair, etc.), clothing and jewelry away from moving parts to avoid injury.

4. When adjusting any seat, knee hold down pad, range of motion limiter, foothold pad, pulley or any other type
of adjuster, make certain that the adjusting pin is fully engaged in the hole to avoid injury.

INSPECTION

1. DO NOT use or permit use of any equipment that is damaged and or has worn or broken parts. For all LIFE
FITNESS equipment use only replacement parts supplied by LIFE FITNESS.

2. Cables and Belts pose an extreme liability if used when frayed. Always replace any cable at first sign of
wear (consult LIFE FITNESS if uncertain).

3. Routinely inspect all accessory clips that join attachments to the cables and replace at the first sign of wear.

4. MAINTAIN LABELS AND NAMEPLATES - Do not remove labels for any reason. They contain important
information. If unreadable or missing, contact LIFE FITNESS for a replacement.

5. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE - Preventative maintenance is the key to smooth operating equipment as well
as keeping your liability to a minimum. Equipment needs to be inspected at regular intervals.

6. Ensure that any person(s) making adjustments or performing maintenance or repair of any kind is qualified
to do so. LIFE FITNESS will provide service and maintenance training at our corporate facility upon request
or in the field if proper arrangements are made.

7. Before any use, examine all accessories approved for use with the LIFE FITNESS equipment for damage or
wear.

8. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE OR REPAIR ANY ACCESSORYAPPROVED FOR USE WITH THE LIFE FIT­NESS EQUIPMENT WHICH APPEARS TO BE DAMAGED OR WORN.

OPERATING WARNINGS

1. It is the purchaser's sole responsibility to properly instruct its end users and supervising personnel as to the
proper operating procedures of all LIFE FITNESS equipment.

2. Keep children away from strength equipment. Parent or others supervising children must provide close
supervision of children if the equipment is used in the presence of children.

3. Do not allow users to wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry while using equipment. It is also recommended to
have user's secure long hair back and up to avoid contact with moving parts.

4. All bystanders must stay clear of all users, moving parts and attached accessories and components while
machine is in operation.

SELECTORIZED WEIGHT STACK SYSTEMS

1. Use only weight selector pins supplied by LIFE FITNESS on weight stacks. Substitutes are forbidden.

2. Fully insert weight selector pins. Partial insertion can cause weights to fall unexpectedly.

3. Never pin the weight stack in an elevated position.

4. Never remove selector pin if any weights are suspended.

5. Never attempt to release jammed weights or parts.

6. Never use dumbbells or other means to incrementally increase the weight resistance. Use only those means
provided by LIFE FITNESS.

Note: In our continuing effort to improve our products, specifications are subject to change.

©2008 Life Fitness, a division of Brunswick Corporation. All rights reserved.
www.lifefitness.com

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Thank you for purchasing the Life Fitness G4 Gym System. Please read these instructions thor­oughly and keep them for future reference.

This product must be assembled on a flat, level surface to assure its proper function. DO NOT
securely tighten any frame connections until the entire frame has been assembled, unless
otherwise stated.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

• Rubber mallet or hammer

• 3/4” wrench

• 9/16” wrench

• Ratchet with 3/4” and 9/16” sockets

• 5/32” Allen wrench

• 6mm Allen wrench

• 5/16” Allen wrench

• 3/16” Allen wrench

• Adjustable wrench

• Tape measure

BOLT LENGTH RULER

Note: Bolt length is measured from the underside of the head of the bolt.

BOLT LENGTH

1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

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345

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Minimum Required Usable Space

Max User Weight = 300 pounds (136 kg)
Length = 86 inches (219 cm)
Width = 70 inches (178 cm)
Height = 83 inches (211 cm)
Weight = 484 pounds (220 kg)

Dimensions Including GLP Leg Press (optional)

Length = 107 inches (272 cm)
Width = 101 inches (257 cm)
Height = 83 inches (211 cm)

1 Square = 1’ X 1’

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2

3

4

5

6

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567

8

9123

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8

9

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PARTS LIST

Note: Some of the parts listed may be pre-installed.

COMPONENTS PARTS LIST

KEY

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

X

Y

Z

AA

AB

AC

AD

AE

AF

AG

AH

AI

AJ

AK

AL

AM

AN

AO

AP

AQ

AR

AS

DBL FLOATING PULLEY BRKT ASSY

DESCRIPTION

FRAME

BASE

BASE PLATE

BOOM PLATE LEFT

BOOM PLATE RIGHT

LEFT PEC FLYARM

RIGHT PEC FLYARM

PRESS ARM

PEC FLY HANDLE

SEAT ADJUST

LEG PEDESTAL

FOOT PLATE

LEFT REAR UPRIGHT

RIGHT REAR UPRIGHT

PEC PLATE

“L” CABLE RETAINER

3-1/2” PULLEY GUARD

SHORT “L” CABLE BRACE

LONG “L” CABLE BRACE

3/4 X 17-7/8” TUBE

3/4 X 18-3/8” TUBE

3/4 X 21” TUBE

BACK INCLINE ADJUST

PRESS ARM SUPPORT FRAME

PRESS ARM ADJUSTMENT

FLOATING PULLEY BRKT

DBL FLOATING PULLEY

GUIDE ROD

WEIGHT STACK SPACER

WEIGHT STACK CUSHION

HEAD PLATE ASSY

LAT BAR ASSY

LOW ROW BAR

SEAT PAD
ROLLER PAD

AB STRAP

ANKLE STRAP

LAT CABLE 199-3/6”

LOW CABLE 168”

GUIDE CABLE 96”

PEC FLY CABLE 90-1/2”

WEIGHT PLATE LABEL

BACK PAD 1

WEIGHT PLATES

QTY

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

1

1

1

1

6

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

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HARDWARE PARTS LIST

KEY

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

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29

30

31

32

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34

35

36

37

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40
41

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PA R T

DESCRIPTION

1/2 X 5-3/4” BOLT

1/2 X 104mm BOLT

3/8 X 8” BOLT

3/8 X 5-3/4” BOLT

3/8 X 4” BOLT

3/8 X 3-3/4” BOLT

3/8 X 3-1/4” BOLT

3/8X3”

3/8 X 2-3/4” BOLT

3/8X3”

SILVER BOLT

3/8 X 1-3/4” BOLT

3/8 X 1-1/4” BOLT

3/8” SHIM

3/8 X 3/4” BOLT

1/2 X 3/4” BTN HEAD

3/8 X 1” FLAT HEAD

1/2” FLAT WASHER

3/8” FLAT WASHER

”

SILVER LOCK NUT

3/8

1/2” LOCK NUT

SNAP LINK

CABLE WIRE GUIDE

1” SPACER

1-1/4” SPACER

1-1/16” STEP SPACER

11/16” STEP SPACER

1/2” STEP SPACER

SHAFT COLLAR

ROLLER PAD CAP

3/8” STAR KNOB

3/4” PLASTIC WASHER

PLASTIC SLEEVE

3-1/2” PULLEY

4-1/2” PULLEY

V PULLEY

5/16 x 1” BTN HEAD

PULLEY GUARD

3/8” BLACK LOCK NUT

SILICON

G4 EXERCISE CARD

TOUCH-UP PAINT

TOUCH-UP PAINT(SHDW GRY)

BLK BOLT

WASHER

CHAIN

RH CAP

(PLAT)

QTY

1

1

2

1

1

24

2

2

2

2

5

2

2

2

4

2

2

15

39

2

1

4

1

11

2

6

2

2

2

6

1

2

12

2

20

2

1

6

2
2

1

1

1
1

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STEP 1:

• LOOSELY assemble two BASE PLATES (C) to the FRAME (A) and BASE (B) using three 3/8 X
3-3/4” BOLTS (6) and three 3/8” SILVER LOCK NUTS (19). See FIGURE 1.

• LOOSELY assemble the FOOTPLATE (L) to the lower holes in FRAME (A) using one 3/8 X 3”
BOLT (8) and one 3/8” BLACK LOCK NUT (40) as shown in FIGURE 1.

3/8 X 3-3/4

FIGURE 1

A

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B

3/8 X 3”

8

L

C

40

19

7

AS

CHECK THAT THE WEIGHT PLATES (AS) AND HEAD PLATE (AF)

ARE ASSEMBLED AS SHOWN IN FIGURES 2 & 3.

FIGURE

2

F

IGURE 3

AF

8

S

FIGURE 4

S

TEP 4:

• Place the GUIDE RODS (AC) through the BOTTOM SHROUD BRACKET and into the BASE

FRAME (B) as shown in FIGURE 4.

• Note: Lubricate the GUIDE RODS (AC) with the included silicon package.

• Slide two WEIGHT STACK SPACERS (AD) and two WEIGHT STACK CUSHIONS (AE) down

over the GUIDE RODS (AC).

• Using EXTREME CARE slide all fifteen WEIGHT PLATES (AS) down over the GUIDE RODS

(AC) on to the WEIGHT STACK CUSHIONS (AE). Make sure that the WEIGHT PLATES (AS)
are all facing as shown.

• Slide the HEAD PLATE (AF) down over the GUIDE RODS (AC) onto the weight stack.

• Slide two SHAFT COLLARS (29) over the GUIDE RODS (AC) as shown in FIGURE 4.

• Apply WEIGHT STACK LABELS (AQ) to the WEIGHT PLATES (AS) and the HEAD PLATE (AF)

as shown in FIGURE 4. Begin with number one at the HEAD PLATE (AF) with larger numbers in
consecutive order towards the bottom of the weight stack.

BOTTOM

T

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E

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TEP 5:

• Carefully slide the RIGHT (N) and LEFT (M) REAR UPRIGHTS over the GUIDE RODS (AC) as

shown in FIGURE 5 and SECURELY assemble the RIGHT (N) and LEFT (M) REAR UPRIGHTS
to the BASE (B) using four 3/8 X 3-3/4” BOLTS (6), four 3/8” WASHERS (18) and four 3/8” SIL­VER LOCK NUTS (19) as shown in FIGURE 5.

• SECURELY assemble the RIGHT (E) and LEFT (D) BOOM PLATES to the RIGHT (N) and LEFT

(M) REAR UPRIGHTS using two 3/8 X 3/4” BOLTS W/LOCKTITE (14) as shown in FIGURE 5.

F

IGURE 5

AC

14

D

M

B

1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

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1

2

345

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